Corrected Council Resolutions

The resolutions printed in the January issue of the Texas Episcopalian contained some errors. Those have been corrected and the full text of all five resolutions is contained below.

Resolution for the full effectiveness of the regular annual Councils of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Note from the Committee on Resolutions: This is the same resolution that is in the Journal with the addition of the 5th paragraph below, which clarifies that the resolution calls for the Executive Board to report its study to the 162nd council of the Diocese of Texas.

Whereas, the time, treasure and talent of persons attending, and of delegates participating in, each Diocesan Council are valued by all members of the Diocese; and

Whereas, the godly call to good stewardship compels the honoring of spiritual, moral, and material investments given by each person attending and each delegate participating in Diocesan Council by ensuring the most efficient and effective use possible of the time, talent, and treasure of each; and

Whereas, the annual gathering of representatives of the many parishes, missions, and organizations of the Diocese of Texas offers unique and valuable opportunities for fellowship, encouragement in the faith, education in the ministries of the diocese and the church, and growth in mutual understanding and affection; be it

Resolved, that the 161st Council of the Diocese of Texas calls upon the Executive Board to study the feasibility and benefits of extending the time allotted for regular annual Diocesan Councils by 24 hours; be it further

Resolved, that the 161st Council of the Diocese of Texas calls upon the Executive Board to report to the 162nd Council the feasibility and benefits of extending the time allotted for regular annual Diocesan Councils by 24 hours; be it further

Resolved, that the 161st Council of the Diocese of Texas calls upon the Executive Board to offer with its report to the 162nd Council its recommendation based upon said report.
Submitted: Andrew Lyon, lay delegate, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Austin

The Committee on Resolutions recommends the adoption of this resolution.

A Covenant of Companion Partnership between the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi, Province of Central Africa, and the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
(See Covenant in the World Mission Board Report p.?)
Whereas the Diocese of Texas joined the Companion Diocese program of the Anglican Communion when it was founded and has been richly blessed by these relationships, and

Whereas deep and enduring ties between the people of the Diocese of Texas and the people of Malawi were created by our first companion relationship there in 1968, and

Whereas the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi is a new and vital force for the gospel of Jesus Christ on the African Continent,

Resolved, that the Diocese of Texas adopt a covenant of Companion Partnership between the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi, Province of Central Africa, and the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

Comment: We believe that this covenant will be a means of mutual blessing and learning for relationships developed and enjoyed between the two dioceses. If adopted, it will be a statement affirming the prayers and deep affection of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and its Bishop, C. Andrew Doyle, for Bishop James Tengatenga and all the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi.

Submitted by: the World Mission Board, Diocese of Texas
The Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison, Executive
The Rev. Susan J. Barnes, Chair

The Committee on Resolutions recommends the adoption of this resolution.

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